Trump ❤️ Infantino: "Yours is the job I’d love most" | OneFootball

The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has once again showcased his close relationship with the top leader of FIFA, Gianni Infantino.

During the recent Peace Board summit in Washington, the American leader did not hold back on praise for the Swiss, highlighting the fundamental role that soccer will play in his plans for stability in the Gaza region.

In a relaxed moment of the event, Trump joked about the status of the attendees in front of the gaze of world leaders. "Here everyone is a head of state, except Gianni", noted the Republican, immediately adding: "but he is the head of soccer, so it's not that bad. Right, Gianni? I think your job is the one I like the most."

This camaraderie is not new. The alliance was definitively forged last December, when FIFA awarded Trump his first "Peace Prize". The world football governing body justified the award for the president's "extraordinary action" in conflict mediation, a recognition that Trump has publicly thanked on several occasions, comparing it to other international awards.

FIFA will contribute 75 million dollars for Gaza

The relationship between the two leaders now translates into a financial commitment of 75 million dollars that FIFA will help raise for Gaza. The plan includes sending world soccer stars to the area, a strategy that seeks to use the magnetism of sports idols to attract investment and promote peace in conflict territories.

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, organized by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, the Trump-Infantino bond is emerging as the central axis of modern soccer. The American president sees soccer as a platform of unprecedented global influence, while Infantino secures a powerful ally in the White House for FIFA's expansion projects.

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